Bill offers break for properties in flood zone
Overseers of levees in southwestern Illinois welcomed Wednesday the advance of a federal measure that could give thousands of property owners up to a five-year reprieve in having to buy costly flood insurance in areas with questioned defenses against rivers.
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“Thank You” Picnic for Flood Cleanup Volunteers
One of the victims of last weekend’s flash flooding in Plymouth is saying thanks. He threw a picnic on Saturday for volunteers who helped him clean his damaged property. He says if not for them, his situation would be a whole lot worse while he waits for government help.
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Victim Of Flood Of Century Says He And Others Are Getting Run Around
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Open house to focus on flood map project
Shawnee County planning director Barry Beagle said he expected turnout to be higher than the roughly 70 people who attended the first of two open houses being held to share information about the local flood map modernization process. Appearing Wednesday at the Topeka city government’s monthly news conference, Beagle said he consequently wants to make sure the public knows about the second open …
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